The City Council of the City of Newport News finds that the further development of
its tourism tax base requires incentives and regulatory flexibility, and determines
that an appropriate method of offering incentives for the areas described below is
to create tourism zones as guided and authorized by section 58.1-3851 of the Code
of Virginia. The city council finds that the establishment of tourism zones will create
a more business-friendly environment and will foster development of tourism related
businesses to the benefit of public health, safety, welfare and convenience through
the enhancement of public revenues and the creation of employment opportunities.
(Ord. No. 6843-12, § 1)
